Lesson 2.5: Infection Control Flashcards
A technique to prevent disease-producing microorganisms from spreading
Aseptic Technique
The use of rubber, plastic, foil. or other fluid-resistant materials to cover surfaces and protect from contamination
Barrier Technique
Present in human blood and are disease-causing microorganisms
Examples: Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoa, and Fungi
Bloodborne Pathogen
The presence or expected presence of potentially infectious material
Contaminated
OPIM stands for
Other Potentially Infectious Material
PPE stands for
Personal Protective Equipment
OSHA stands for
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The department that sets forth the specific requirements that are believed to prevent the transmission of bloodborne infectious material or OPIM to employees
OSHA
Singe-celled tiny organisms only seen with a microscope
Microorganisms
Microorganisms consist of how many major organism groups
Five
An organism that transmits a pathogen
Vector
Capable of producing disease in a host
Infectious Microorganism
Liquid or semi-liquid blood or OPIM
Infectious Waste
Contaminated sharps, saliva, extracted teeth, and blood-soaked gauze are examples of this
Infectious Waste
Infection acquired in a healthcare facility, such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) or mycobacterium tuberculosis
Nosocomial Infection
The three types of classifications in Spaulding’s Classification
- Critical
- Semi-critical
- Noncritical
Examples of Critical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications
Surgical instruments, periodontal knives, suture, and needles that penetrate skin, mucous membranes, and bone.
TRUE OR FALSE:
Critical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications MUST be sterilized
True
Examples of Semi-critical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications
Radiographic positioning devices and plastic impression trays, which contact mucous membranes
TRUE OR FALSE:
Semi-critical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications REQUIRE high-level disinfection AND MUST be sterilized
False
High-level disinfection is required but CAN be sterilized
Examples of Noncritical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications
Dental unit, chair, and working surfaces, that have no penetration or contact with mucous membranes, but are exposed to splatter, sprays, splashing, blood and contaminated hands.
TRUE OR FALSE:
Noncritical Items in Spaulding’s Classifications REQUIRE high-level disinfection
False:
Intermediate-level disinfection is required
Any surgical entry into tissues, cavities, and organs. Causes manipulation, cutting, or removal of any oral or perioral tissue
Invasive Procedures
Exposure from blood or OPIM
Exposure Incident
Despite PPE, exposure of skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral exposure to blood or OPIM resulting from performing duties
Occupational Exposure
Inflammation of the liver
Hepatitis
Symptoms of Hepatitis
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Jaundice
- Fever
The three major types of Hepatitis
- Hepatitis A (HAV)
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Hepatitis C (HCV)
Type of Hepatitis with the highest rate of transmission
Hepatitis B
Type of Hepatitis most commonly acquired through contaminated food and water
Hepatitis A
TRUE OR FALSE:
Hepatitis A has a vaccination
True